Trainer-Phlebotomy

Summary

Assures efficient and effective general management of the laboratory's phlebotomy education and training program through appropriate resource utilization, using appropriate assessment techniques, taking corrective action, and providing essential education and training for phlebotomy personnel. In addition, this role will follow up and assist on training needs within the laboratory and covers phlebotomy needs as appropriate when the lab/site is shorthanded or until a new employee can be trained.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that new hires are thoroughly trained using the phlebotomy checklist and familiar with their duties and assignments before releasing them from training.
• Verifies that all phlebotomists are consistently up to date on phlebotomy procedures.
• Works closely with the Phlebotomy Supervisor to help with competency reviews on new hires and on existing phlebotomists as requested.
• Keeps the Phlebotomy Supervisor informed of trainee progress, any employee issues for current status and annual evaluation purposes.
• Manages supply of training materials to ensure they are always available.
• Performs ad-hoc training sessions with seasoned phlebotomists on various shifts and locations when necessary to refresh on phlebotomy techniques, policies, procedures or to roll out new processes.
• Performs all duties of a Phlebotomy Coordinator and/or Phlebotomist as needed.
• Attend in-services and continuing education events as it relates to maintain proficiency/competency for policies and procedures or obtaining additional knowledge on existing or new policies and procedures.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience

Minimum: Two (2) years of experience as a Phlebotomist in a hospital, clinic, doctor's office, etc.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: Successful completion of a Phlebotomy Program or equivalent training,

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 19965 - Trainer-Phlebotomy
Facility: BMH - Desoto Hospital
Department: DC Path General BMH Desoto
Category: Laboratory & Pathology
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Southaven
Located in the Memphis metro area